1 00:00:30,731 --> 00:00:31,824 Jason. 2 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:34,357 I got here as fast as I could. 3 00:00:34,434 --> 00:00:37,836 What happened? Oh, she said she was feeling dizzy a few days ago. 4 00:00:37,905 --> 00:00:39,498 I thought it was nothing, 5 00:00:39,606 --> 00:00:43,168 until last night, when she complained of chest pains. 6 00:00:45,112 --> 00:00:46,876 Her mother died of a weak heart. 7 00:00:46,947 --> 00:00:49,041 Where is she? JASON: Outside. 8 00:01:03,530 --> 00:01:05,226 Hello, Mother. 9 00:01:05,732 --> 00:01:06,732 Hercules. 10 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:09,430 What are you doing? 11 00:01:10,203 --> 00:01:13,605 Don't look so surprised, I tend to my garden every day. 12 00:01:14,174 --> 00:01:17,110 You should be in bed resting. Stop it, I'm feeling much better. 13 00:01:17,978 --> 00:01:21,938 Besides, why would I want to be inside on a day like today? Hmm? 14 00:01:24,818 --> 00:01:27,617 Hercules, you can stand there with that look on your face, 15 00:01:27,688 --> 00:01:30,021 or you can sit down and enjoy the day with me. 16 00:01:30,524 --> 00:01:32,117 You are so stubborn. 17 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:34,792 Where do you think you get it from? 18 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:41,732 It looks beautiful. 19 00:01:42,536 --> 00:01:46,473 I started this garden the day I found out Amphitryon had died in the war. 20 00:01:47,174 --> 00:01:50,076 Bringing it to life somehow helped me accept his death. 21 00:01:52,579 --> 00:01:54,946 And when you went off to fight against Parthus, 22 00:01:55,882 --> 00:01:59,114 I sat here every day, praying that my son would come home to me. 23 00:02:00,354 --> 00:02:02,016 My prayers were answered. 24 00:02:02,923 --> 00:02:04,983 That was the first war I ever fought in. 25 00:02:07,594 --> 00:02:09,290 I'm sorry I put you through that. 26 00:02:09,730 --> 00:02:12,564 No apologies, Hercules. You did what you had to do. 27 00:02:14,735 --> 00:02:18,001 I just wish I could have protected you from what you saw. 28 00:02:34,421 --> 00:02:37,186 Looks like you could use a bath. And whose fault is that? 29 00:02:37,791 --> 00:02:41,626 You offered to help. Besides, you've always been a messy child. 30 00:02:41,928 --> 00:02:44,261 Well, thanks, Mom, I appreciate that. 31 00:02:45,866 --> 00:02:48,597 You got that mama's boy doing your dirty work again, Alcmene? 32 00:02:48,969 --> 00:02:51,768 Let me guess, you two freeloaders are here for lunch? 33 00:02:51,938 --> 00:02:53,964 Ooh. Ooh. 34 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:55,703 What's up, guys? 35 00:02:55,776 --> 00:02:58,974 Ah, no good. The Parthans crossed the border into Kaylan territory. 36 00:02:59,212 --> 00:03:02,332 King Eteocles has managed to push 'em back, but the Parthans have declared war. 37 00:03:02,449 --> 00:03:04,509 Yeah, if they win, Corinth could be next. 38 00:03:05,385 --> 00:03:08,184 The Kaylans have been our ally since your father was king. 39 00:03:08,255 --> 00:03:10,333 And now it's my turn to make sure they don't fight alone. 40 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:12,656 We're going to join them on the frontline, Herc. 41 00:03:17,464 --> 00:03:18,830 What do you say, buddy? 42 00:03:26,206 --> 00:03:27,834 I say we're going to war. 43 00:03:27,974 --> 00:03:29,636 Yeah. 44 00:03:29,810 --> 00:03:31,438 Yeah, let's go get 'em. 45 00:03:35,649 --> 00:03:38,380 This is the story of a time long ago, 46 00:03:38,785 --> 00:03:40,686 a time of myth and legend, 47 00:03:40,754 --> 00:03:43,349 when the ancient gods were petty and cruel 48 00:03:43,590 --> 00:03:46,355 and they plagued mankind with suffering. 49 00:03:46,493 --> 00:03:49,759 Only one man dared to challenge their power. 50 00:03:49,896 --> 00:03:51,194 Hercules. 51 00:03:52,699 --> 00:03:55,635 Hercules possessed a strength the world had never seen, 52 00:03:55,802 --> 00:03:59,034 a strength surpassed only by the power of his heart. 53 00:03:59,106 --> 00:04:03,009 He journeyed the earth, battling the minions of his wicked stepmother, Hera, 54 00:04:03,143 --> 00:04:05,703 the all-powerful queen of the gods. 55 00:04:06,246 --> 00:04:08,044 But wherever there was evil, 56 00:04:08,315 --> 00:04:10,477 wherever an innocent would suffer, 57 00:04:10,684 --> 00:04:13,347 there would be Hercules. 58 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:42,145 I was so eager to go off and fight, 59 00:04:42,382 --> 00:04:43,873 I had no idea what I was in for. 60 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:45,942 Well, you were young. 61 00:04:47,687 --> 00:04:48,882 You know, 62 00:04:49,022 --> 00:04:51,651 all a mother wants to do is protect her children 63 00:04:51,725 --> 00:04:54,160 from all the pain in the world. Hmm. 64 00:04:54,528 --> 00:04:56,156 Because you love them so much, 65 00:04:56,229 --> 00:04:59,358 you hold on to the illusion you can do that. 66 00:05:00,200 --> 00:05:02,931 And the truth is, I couldn't. 67 00:05:03,937 --> 00:05:05,269 None of us can. 68 00:05:06,239 --> 00:05:08,435 I held that same illusion for my children. 69 00:05:11,211 --> 00:05:12,679 You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. 70 00:05:12,746 --> 00:05:18,014 I can't help it. I just wish you hadn't had to have grown up so fast. 71 00:05:19,886 --> 00:05:22,788 You know, even when things were at their worst, 72 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,322 I always had a place to call home. 73 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:27,422 Thanks to you. 74 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:36,267 I don't want you to go. Mom. 75 00:05:36,336 --> 00:05:38,862 Look, I've already lost someone I love to war. 76 00:05:38,939 --> 00:05:40,908 I won't go through that again, I won't. 77 00:05:41,408 --> 00:05:43,639 Don't worry, Mom. It's not going to happen to me. 78 00:05:43,743 --> 00:05:45,473 Don't you tell me not to worry. 79 00:05:45,912 --> 00:05:48,472 This isn't the same as rousting a couple bullies. 80 00:05:48,582 --> 00:05:50,622 There's a good chance your strength won't be enough. 81 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:51,777 Maybe, 82 00:05:52,452 --> 00:05:55,047 but at least I'll be fighting for something I believe in. 83 00:05:55,121 --> 00:05:57,454 A just cause doesn't make war noble, Hercules. 84 00:05:57,557 --> 00:05:59,150 Why did you send me to the academy? 85 00:05:59,226 --> 00:06:01,306 I mean, what did you think all that training was for? 86 00:06:01,428 --> 00:06:03,624 I didn't send you there to become a soldier, 87 00:06:03,730 --> 00:06:06,393 I sent you so you'd learn how to take care of yourself. 88 00:06:07,234 --> 00:06:09,601 I did. And I will. 89 00:06:19,112 --> 00:06:20,171 Come on. 90 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:25,281 Please come back to me, Hercules. 91 00:06:27,888 --> 00:06:31,290 Your Highness, King Eteocles requests your presence in his tent. 92 00:06:31,358 --> 00:06:32,724 Lead the way. 93 00:06:36,062 --> 00:06:38,793 Well, it seems I'm in the presence of greatness. 94 00:06:39,032 --> 00:06:40,398 I was gonna say the same to you. 95 00:06:40,467 --> 00:06:41,777 Thank you for coming, Jason. 96 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:43,145 I wouldn't have missed it for the world. 97 00:06:43,169 --> 00:06:45,195 You'd do the same for Corinth. 98 00:06:45,272 --> 00:06:47,639 From what I've heard, your kingdom is in good hands. 99 00:06:47,707 --> 00:06:50,336 Your father would have been proud. Well, I've had help. 100 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:53,003 These are my friends, Hercules and Iolaus. 101 00:06:53,079 --> 00:06:55,344 Welcome. It's a pleasure to be here, Your Highness. 102 00:06:59,452 --> 00:07:02,650 Sit down, gentlemen. Eat. You'll need your strength. 103 00:07:03,523 --> 00:07:06,459 Two summers ago, the Parthans suffered a terrible drought. 104 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:09,559 We offered hunting privileges in our western region. 105 00:07:09,629 --> 00:07:11,495 And let me guess, that wasn't enough for them. 106 00:07:11,965 --> 00:07:14,662 Now they're trying to claim our territory as their own. 107 00:07:19,406 --> 00:07:21,932 Most of my troops are defending our border, 108 00:07:22,709 --> 00:07:25,338 but I've sent a small battalion into enemy territory. 109 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:28,438 They've established a foothold next to the king's fortress. 110 00:07:28,515 --> 00:07:31,508 Once we join them, I'll lead a charge inside. 111 00:07:31,985 --> 00:07:33,977 Take out the brain, the body's useless. 112 00:07:34,654 --> 00:07:38,887 Jason, would you do me the honor of serving as my second in command? 113 00:07:39,426 --> 00:07:40,426 I won't let you down. 114 00:07:40,660 --> 00:07:43,459 Gentlemen, you're three of Cheiron's best. 115 00:07:43,863 --> 00:07:46,958 By this time tomorrow, we'll be dictating the terms of their surrender, 116 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,201 and you'll return home as heroes. 117 00:07:51,338 --> 00:07:52,338 To victory! 118 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:53,933 To victory! 119 00:08:06,553 --> 00:08:09,079 You'll be okay, but just stay off this leg for a while. 120 00:08:10,123 --> 00:08:11,182 Calimachus. 121 00:08:11,891 --> 00:08:14,827 Well, well, if it's not the academy's finest. 122 00:08:15,028 --> 00:08:17,998 It's good to see you. I wish it were under better circumstances. 123 00:08:18,098 --> 00:08:20,363 Now that you mention it, I'm surprised to see you here. 124 00:08:20,433 --> 00:08:23,198 I don't like what the Parthans are doing any more than you do. 125 00:08:23,269 --> 00:08:25,465 But I can't take a life in good conscience. 126 00:08:26,539 --> 00:08:28,701 Tending the wounded is the best thing I can do to help. 127 00:08:29,242 --> 00:08:32,007 You haven't changed a bit, Cal. I'm glad. 128 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:35,506 Hey, what is this, an academy reunion? 129 00:08:35,582 --> 00:08:36,726 What are you doing here, buddy? 130 00:08:36,750 --> 00:08:38,828 I thought you gave up manhood for a life of medicine. 131 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:41,772 Yeah, well, you won't be saying that when I'm stitching your head back on. 132 00:08:47,093 --> 00:08:48,322 Fall in, men! 133 00:08:50,130 --> 00:08:51,189 We're moving out! 134 00:08:51,297 --> 00:08:54,096 All right, boys, time to see what we're made of. 135 00:09:02,642 --> 00:09:05,703 Stay sharp, men. We're in Parthan territory, now. 136 00:09:11,151 --> 00:09:12,642 Something here, My Lord. 137 00:09:13,820 --> 00:09:14,947 Careful. 138 00:09:31,104 --> 00:09:32,868 Hemlock. Poison. 139 00:09:33,873 --> 00:09:36,172 If the stakes don't kill you, it will. 140 00:09:36,543 --> 00:09:39,513 Crude, but effective. Almost as good as ours. 141 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:41,972 You mean, we have those, too? 142 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:45,115 In case somebody drops by unexpected. 143 00:09:45,452 --> 00:09:46,750 Isn't that what we're doing? 144 00:09:46,820 --> 00:09:48,413 Yeah, but we're the good guys. 145 00:09:49,656 --> 00:09:51,181 Hey, where's Nikos? 146 00:09:52,525 --> 00:09:56,018 Must have fallen behind. That boy's going to get himself killed. 147 00:09:56,129 --> 00:09:58,325 I'll get him. We'll catch up. 148 00:10:11,744 --> 00:10:13,042 You okay, Nikos? 149 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:15,942 My wife and I have a house just over that hill. 150 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:20,985 This is the first time we haven't been together since we've been married. 151 00:10:21,788 --> 00:10:23,381 I wonder what she's doing now. 152 00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:29,896 She's probably looking out the window, wondering the same thing about you. 153 00:10:35,101 --> 00:10:37,093 Hercules, do you think we're going to make it? 154 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:39,972 Yeah. 155 00:10:42,842 --> 00:10:44,811 A lot of the guys have been saying that 156 00:10:47,013 --> 00:10:49,448 if we pull this off, we'll be like heroes. 157 00:10:51,518 --> 00:10:54,784 But what I keep thinking is, what if I make my wife a widow? 158 00:10:57,357 --> 00:10:58,882 Where's the glory in that? 159 00:11:04,931 --> 00:11:06,024 Come on. 160 00:11:12,572 --> 00:11:15,007 All right, then. Let's move! 161 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:17,268 The battalion's just over the hill. 162 00:11:17,377 --> 00:11:19,137 Keep your eyes on the trees as well. 163 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:23,576 He's hit! He's hit! 164 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:25,445 Ambush! 165 00:12:28,214 --> 00:12:29,409 Look out! 166 00:13:13,493 --> 00:13:14,859 Eteocles! 167 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:26,268 Jason! 168 00:13:47,794 --> 00:13:50,525 By the gods, they cut off his arm! He's losing blood fast. 169 00:13:50,630 --> 00:13:52,360 Let's get him out of here, quick. 170 00:13:58,471 --> 00:14:00,906 Eteocles. Eteocles. 171 00:14:02,275 --> 00:14:03,573 This war 172 00:14:04,243 --> 00:14:07,042 is yours now. Please, Eteocles, forgive me. 173 00:14:07,180 --> 00:14:10,446 Jason, we got to get back to the battalion. Come on! 174 00:14:16,022 --> 00:14:19,015 Have you, um, sent word to Iphicles? 175 00:14:19,992 --> 00:14:22,791 But he's at sea. He won't get the message for a few days. 176 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:26,325 Iolaus. 177 00:14:26,399 --> 00:14:29,062 Did Hercules drag you all the way down here for nothing? 178 00:14:29,268 --> 00:14:32,329 Far be it for me to pass up a home cooked meal. 179 00:14:33,005 --> 00:14:36,305 Besides, am I going to miss out on a chance of seeing you? 180 00:14:36,776 --> 00:14:39,837 You smooth talker. I'll get my shawl. 181 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:41,306 Okay. 182 00:14:43,082 --> 00:14:44,380 Where are you going? 183 00:14:44,450 --> 00:14:46,442 She wants to go to the market. 184 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:49,215 Is that a good idea? You talk her out of it. 185 00:14:49,622 --> 00:14:51,147 He has a point. 186 00:14:54,894 --> 00:14:57,090 How are you holding up? I don't know. 187 00:14:58,865 --> 00:15:02,825 I'm tired of pretending nothing's wrong. You should have seen her last night. 188 00:15:04,137 --> 00:15:07,198 There's nothing worse than watching someone you love in pain. 189 00:15:07,673 --> 00:15:10,438 Don't give up hope, Jason. I haven't. 190 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:14,103 But I'd be foolish not to prepare myself. 191 00:15:17,717 --> 00:15:19,481 I suppose I've learned the hard way. 192 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:22,821 Hope for the best, but expect the worst. 193 00:15:43,009 --> 00:15:45,740 There's Eteocles' trench. We made it. 194 00:15:48,581 --> 00:15:51,380 By the gods. IOLAUS: There's nobody left alive. 195 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:55,112 I'm not going in there. 196 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:58,019 You don't have a choice, it's too dangerous out in the open. 197 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,298 Those savages. 198 00:16:10,570 --> 00:16:12,562 Those murderous Parthans. 199 00:16:12,638 --> 00:16:14,402 I'll kill every last one of them. 200 00:16:14,941 --> 00:16:16,409 Nobody survived. 201 00:16:18,511 --> 00:16:20,275 For every man here I'll kill two of theirs. 202 00:16:20,346 --> 00:16:22,941 Jason. Shh. Quiet. 203 00:16:23,149 --> 00:16:24,793 The Parthans think everyone in the trench is dead. 204 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,513 If we don't be quiet then we will be. 205 00:16:26,853 --> 00:16:28,947 Hey, Herc, I'm going to need a hand over here. 206 00:16:29,155 --> 00:16:30,646 We'll take care of this. 207 00:16:35,528 --> 00:16:38,521 The arm's severed at the elbow, he's lost a lot of blood. 208 00:16:39,198 --> 00:16:40,962 Hand me the sword. 209 00:16:47,473 --> 00:16:49,533 The herbs will deaden the pain. 210 00:16:49,609 --> 00:16:51,942 I'm glad it's more than just a decoration. 211 00:16:52,011 --> 00:16:54,173 The healer I trained under gave it to me. 212 00:16:54,247 --> 00:16:56,512 I guess you could call it a good luck charm. 213 00:16:58,584 --> 00:17:00,075 Hold him down. 214 00:17:01,988 --> 00:17:03,115 Bite on this. 215 00:17:26,979 --> 00:17:29,073 Thanks. Does he have a chance? 216 00:17:32,151 --> 00:17:33,449 It doesn't look good. 217 00:17:34,153 --> 00:17:36,281 We'll have to wait and see. 218 00:17:37,957 --> 00:17:41,086 You know, I think I can understand why you won't take a life. 219 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:45,194 But it can't be any easier losing somebody you're trying to save. 220 00:17:45,865 --> 00:17:47,663 No, you're probably right. 221 00:17:48,634 --> 00:17:50,762 I don't know if I'd have the strength to do it. 222 00:17:50,836 --> 00:17:53,362 Sure, you would. You, of all people. 223 00:17:54,040 --> 00:17:55,338 I don't know. 224 00:17:56,275 --> 00:17:57,334 Maybe. 225 00:17:57,610 --> 00:18:00,307 Besides, it's not just death that I have to deal with. 226 00:18:00,713 --> 00:18:04,081 When I save a life, you know, somebody's son, somebody's daughter, 227 00:18:05,418 --> 00:18:08,115 there's nothing more gratifying in the world. 228 00:18:10,022 --> 00:18:11,888 What if there's nothing you can do? 229 00:18:13,526 --> 00:18:16,018 Then it's my job to make sure they don't die alone. 230 00:18:17,330 --> 00:18:18,525 Herc, 231 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:20,766 what are we still doing here, huh? 232 00:18:21,133 --> 00:18:23,796 We should be back at base camp before there's another attack. 233 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:25,704 Nikos can't be moved. 234 00:18:25,871 --> 00:18:27,703 Well, if we hang around here long enough 235 00:18:27,773 --> 00:18:29,785 we're gonna end up as dead as the rest of these guys. 236 00:18:29,809 --> 00:18:30,833 No. 237 00:18:31,477 --> 00:18:33,378 No, we are not going anywhere. 238 00:18:34,814 --> 00:18:37,045 It's my duty to finish what Eteocles started. 239 00:18:37,850 --> 00:18:39,216 We carry out the mission. 240 00:18:39,285 --> 00:18:40,685 Are you out of your mind? 241 00:18:40,853 --> 00:18:42,617 Jason, we're the only ones left. 242 00:18:42,855 --> 00:18:44,824 We don't stand a chance. All right. 243 00:18:48,561 --> 00:18:52,157 We can't leave Nikos here, and we can't move him yet. 244 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:57,262 All right, the Parthans don't know that we're here, 245 00:18:57,336 --> 00:18:59,168 they would have attacked by now. 246 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:01,304 We're gonna stay put, 247 00:19:01,841 --> 00:19:05,039 take turns on watch. Now does anybody have a problem with that? 248 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:37,275 Keep him quiet. 249 00:20:23,489 --> 00:20:26,618 No! No! No! No! Jason. 250 00:20:27,393 --> 00:20:29,919 Shh. They'll hear you. 251 00:20:29,995 --> 00:20:32,760 I let Eteocles die. I was supposed to cover his back. 252 00:20:32,832 --> 00:20:34,960 I was supposed to... Shh. It was an ambush. 253 00:20:35,267 --> 00:20:36,963 It's not your fault, man. 254 00:20:40,673 --> 00:20:43,973 It's your turn on watch. Now, can you handle it? 255 00:20:44,343 --> 00:20:45,709 Yeah. Yeah. 256 00:20:45,945 --> 00:20:47,504 Yeah. Yeah. You sure? 257 00:20:57,490 --> 00:20:58,685 How's he doing? 258 00:21:00,960 --> 00:21:02,622 Can you keep him talking? 259 00:21:03,362 --> 00:21:04,796 He's got to stay awake. 260 00:21:08,367 --> 00:21:09,733 Hey, pal. 261 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:13,203 Hercules. 262 00:21:14,974 --> 00:21:16,533 We're gonna get out of here real soon. 263 00:21:17,543 --> 00:21:18,636 You're a bad liar. 264 00:21:19,845 --> 00:21:21,177 No, we are, though. 265 00:21:22,014 --> 00:21:23,482 You're gonna get to see your wife. 266 00:21:28,053 --> 00:21:29,214 How'd you guys meet? 267 00:21:30,489 --> 00:21:31,923 We've known each other 268 00:21:32,525 --> 00:21:34,255 since we were children. 269 00:21:35,561 --> 00:21:37,826 Best friends, all our lives. 270 00:21:39,231 --> 00:21:41,359 She asked me to marry her. 271 00:21:43,102 --> 00:21:44,434 You're a lucky guy. 272 00:21:44,870 --> 00:21:46,771 Yeah, I am. 273 00:21:51,076 --> 00:21:52,567 It's funny, 274 00:21:53,846 --> 00:21:56,680 the smallest things could make her happy. 275 00:21:58,617 --> 00:22:00,210 Like a sunset, 276 00:22:01,787 --> 00:22:03,881 or the sound of the rain. 277 00:22:05,691 --> 00:22:08,320 Things I never even thought mattered. 278 00:22:10,095 --> 00:22:12,087 But they do, Hercules. 279 00:22:13,699 --> 00:22:15,099 They matter. 280 00:22:16,635 --> 00:22:20,538 Don't worry, buddy, you're gonna get to share those things with her real soon. 281 00:22:27,513 --> 00:22:29,379 Nikos. 282 00:23:11,090 --> 00:23:12,868 Jason doesn't talk about that war much, 283 00:23:12,892 --> 00:23:15,361 but I know he thinks about it from time to time. 284 00:23:15,661 --> 00:23:16,959 We all do. 285 00:23:17,830 --> 00:23:21,062 I suppose, in a way, he still blames himself for the king's death. 286 00:23:22,968 --> 00:23:24,300 Some scars never heal. 287 00:23:24,670 --> 00:23:28,072 They fade a little, but they don't go away. 288 00:23:30,709 --> 00:23:32,041 You all right? Mmm-hmm. 289 00:23:32,645 --> 00:23:35,444 Would you mind if we stopped for a moment? 290 00:23:42,688 --> 00:23:45,624 I'm just a little winded, I'll be fine. 291 00:23:45,925 --> 00:23:47,165 Mother, why are you doing this? 292 00:23:47,393 --> 00:23:48,725 What are you talking about? 293 00:23:48,961 --> 00:23:51,931 Look, Jason told me about last night. You are not fine. 294 00:23:52,898 --> 00:23:56,027 I know you don't want to worry us, but you don't have to pretend anymore. 295 00:23:56,869 --> 00:23:59,668 Please, you should be in bed. 296 00:24:01,073 --> 00:24:02,564 Let me take care of you. 297 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:07,842 Not even the best healer is going to make a difference, Hercules. 298 00:24:10,783 --> 00:24:12,115 I'm dying. 299 00:24:16,855 --> 00:24:18,380 You can't be sure of that. 300 00:24:20,192 --> 00:24:22,855 Well, I wasn't until this morning, 301 00:24:25,164 --> 00:24:28,225 when I... I saw the way you looked at me in the garden. 302 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:31,327 You could never hide anything from me, your eyes always gave you away. 303 00:24:31,403 --> 00:24:32,769 Come on. 304 00:24:40,412 --> 00:24:42,540 Maybe I'm wrong. 305 00:24:46,652 --> 00:24:49,053 I'll stop pretending, if you will. 306 00:24:55,995 --> 00:24:57,725 I won't let you go without a fight. 307 00:24:59,298 --> 00:25:01,028 Don't look so sad. 308 00:25:02,334 --> 00:25:03,962 I'm not afraid, 309 00:25:05,604 --> 00:25:07,732 and I won't waste whatever time I have left 310 00:25:07,806 --> 00:25:09,900 sitting around, feeling sorry for myself. 311 00:25:09,975 --> 00:25:12,035 So, let's go. 312 00:25:12,945 --> 00:25:16,814 It's a beautiful day, and I want to spend it with my son. 313 00:25:27,426 --> 00:25:29,224 Hey. Hey. 314 00:25:39,772 --> 00:25:40,865 Do you hear that? 315 00:25:40,939 --> 00:25:43,568 Somebody's hurt out there. We've got to help him. 316 00:25:44,309 --> 00:25:46,210 Well, what if it's one of theirs? 317 00:25:46,812 --> 00:25:49,748 Then I hope he dies a slow and painful death. 318 00:25:50,749 --> 00:25:52,718 We can't just leave him out there, Jas. 319 00:25:52,818 --> 00:25:56,311 Oh, yes, we can. If the Parthans see you, then we're all dead. 320 00:25:57,456 --> 00:26:00,016 I know you feel responsible for Eteocles' death, Jason, 321 00:26:00,092 --> 00:26:03,790 but letting whoever's out there die is not gonna make you feel any better. 322 00:26:05,064 --> 00:26:06,760 I hope you know what you're doing, buddy. 323 00:26:07,099 --> 00:26:09,091 Stay here. 324 00:26:20,512 --> 00:26:22,690 What are you doing here? You should be back in the trench. 325 00:26:22,714 --> 00:26:24,774 If it's not safe to move him, you won't know. 326 00:26:41,500 --> 00:26:43,128 He's a Parthan. 327 00:26:43,836 --> 00:26:46,567 I'll need to make a tourniquet for his leg before we can move him. 328 00:26:46,638 --> 00:26:48,800 Who are you? Don't worry. We're here to help. 329 00:27:08,427 --> 00:27:11,192 Come on, come on, you can make it! Come on, get him in here. 330 00:27:11,263 --> 00:27:14,233 Look out! Come on! Come on! 331 00:27:14,900 --> 00:27:16,095 Hurry up! 332 00:27:18,337 --> 00:27:20,829 Come on, come on, move it. Let's go! 333 00:27:23,342 --> 00:27:24,833 Move, move, move. 334 00:27:27,479 --> 00:27:28,811 Stay down! 335 00:27:38,290 --> 00:27:41,192 Here, let me help you. Oh, no, no. Break it off. 336 00:27:45,531 --> 00:27:48,194 Now, go help him. Quit trying to be such a hero, Cal. 337 00:27:48,433 --> 00:27:49,731 Look who's talking. 338 00:27:50,302 --> 00:27:51,998 I'll be okay, go help him. 339 00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:57,776 No, no way does that vermin get any of our water. 340 00:27:58,143 --> 00:28:00,078 He can have my rations, Jason. 341 00:28:04,783 --> 00:28:06,115 What's your name? 342 00:28:07,386 --> 00:28:08,615 My name's Hercules. 343 00:28:12,758 --> 00:28:14,283 This is gonna hurt a little bit. 344 00:28:18,096 --> 00:28:20,622 I'd rather die than have to breathe the same air as you. 345 00:28:21,066 --> 00:28:22,090 You're welcome. 346 00:28:22,167 --> 00:28:24,398 Herc, they know we're here, now. 347 00:28:24,603 --> 00:28:27,083 Yeah, but they don't know how many. We still got a little time. 348 00:28:27,139 --> 00:28:29,040 And if we run? 349 00:28:29,107 --> 00:28:32,043 They got us pinned down, we wouldn't make it very far. 350 00:28:32,277 --> 00:28:33,643 Look, Herc. 351 00:28:33,979 --> 00:28:36,175 I know you're not one to cash in on special favors, 352 00:28:36,248 --> 00:28:39,309 but now would be a really, really good time to call up the old man. 353 00:28:39,618 --> 00:28:41,348 Zeus never helped me before, 354 00:28:41,653 --> 00:28:43,315 I doubt he's gonna start now. 355 00:28:43,622 --> 00:28:45,454 Besides, I fight my own battles. 356 00:28:47,359 --> 00:28:49,399 Mother, there's something I've always wanted to ask. 357 00:28:49,761 --> 00:28:51,992 Do you resent Zeus for what he did to you? Hmm. 358 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:56,195 I admit I was angry when I found out Zeus had come to me as Amphitryon, 359 00:28:56,668 --> 00:28:59,180 but all that went away the day you were born, and like it or not, 360 00:28:59,204 --> 00:29:01,605 I have Zeus to thank for blessing me with you. 361 00:29:03,475 --> 00:29:05,876 But if I had one wish for you, son, 362 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:09,107 it would be to have you reconcile with your father. Please. 363 00:29:09,348 --> 00:29:11,817 You've been carrying that burden for too long. 364 00:29:12,451 --> 00:29:14,352 It's time to let it go. It's a little too late. 365 00:29:14,419 --> 00:29:16,183 Too many people I love have... 366 00:29:18,056 --> 00:29:20,457 He's been a disappointing father. 367 00:29:21,093 --> 00:29:23,426 Well, don't blame Zeus for what's happening to me. 368 00:29:23,495 --> 00:29:24,963 This is my battle, not his. 369 00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:27,227 Oh! 370 00:29:28,800 --> 00:29:31,702 Did you wanna dance? I'm all right. 371 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:33,602 Fine, but I'm taking you home, anyway. 372 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:38,071 Hey, Herc, I could do with some water. 373 00:29:42,481 --> 00:29:43,676 Thanks. 374 00:29:44,383 --> 00:29:46,079 There must be something more I can do. 375 00:29:46,618 --> 00:29:48,883 Remember what I said about not dying alone? 376 00:29:50,489 --> 00:29:52,481 You're doing all you can. 377 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:08,501 It's a Nafoline Cannon! Come on, let's go! 378 00:30:08,807 --> 00:30:11,208 Everybody out! Now! 379 00:30:11,576 --> 00:30:13,738 Jason! Give me a hand. 380 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:25,287 Come on, we're getting out of here. 381 00:30:33,632 --> 00:30:35,737 Let's make a break for those woods over there. 382 00:30:35,761 --> 00:30:36,177 - No way. 383 00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:38,136 We're pinned down! We don't have a chance! 384 00:30:38,303 --> 00:30:40,670 I say we go. Let's go. Now. 385 00:30:44,009 --> 00:30:46,137 Hey! What are you doing? I'm going to draw their fire. 386 00:30:46,211 --> 00:30:50,114 Cal, I can't let you do that! I've got to do it, otherwise you'll all be killed. 387 00:30:53,151 --> 00:30:54,517 It's your turn, now. 388 00:30:55,087 --> 00:30:56,214 Cal! 389 00:31:03,428 --> 00:31:04,862 Hey, hey! 390 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:24,075 Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! 391 00:31:24,349 --> 00:31:25,681 Hey... 392 00:31:32,591 --> 00:31:34,890 Cal! 393 00:32:00,786 --> 00:32:02,049 You okay? 394 00:32:04,523 --> 00:32:06,754 You consider yourself lucky to be alive. 395 00:32:07,325 --> 00:32:10,693 Go ahead, kill me. You'll do it sooner or later. 396 00:32:11,363 --> 00:32:13,958 You're a bunch of bloodthirsty thieves. 397 00:32:14,266 --> 00:32:17,759 Us? You people tried to steal land that didn't belong to you! 398 00:32:17,869 --> 00:32:20,715 My forefathers owned that land before the Kaylans settled there! 399 00:32:20,739 --> 00:32:22,950 And that gives you the right to start slaughtering people? 400 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:24,704 You think we haven't suffered losses? 401 00:32:24,776 --> 00:32:26,369 You brought that on yourselves! 402 00:32:26,445 --> 00:32:28,990 Are the Kaylans supposed to just stand there and let you people march in? 403 00:32:29,014 --> 00:32:32,075 They shouldn't have been there in the first place! Enough! 404 00:32:33,418 --> 00:32:35,614 What are we doing here, guys? 405 00:32:37,155 --> 00:32:38,987 We're killing each other over this. 406 00:32:40,091 --> 00:32:43,027 There's enough land between the two kingdoms for everyone. 407 00:32:44,029 --> 00:32:46,307 Some things are worth fighting for, this is not one of them. 408 00:32:46,331 --> 00:32:47,909 That's not your decision to make, Hercules. 409 00:32:47,933 --> 00:32:49,299 You're right, Jason. 410 00:32:49,367 --> 00:32:50,494 It's yours. 411 00:32:51,903 --> 00:32:53,098 You're a king. 412 00:32:54,573 --> 00:32:56,940 And being a good leader is not about winning wars. 413 00:32:57,008 --> 00:32:58,636 It's about keeping the peace. 414 00:33:01,046 --> 00:33:03,982 And you, before you go off accusing anybody of being an animal, 415 00:33:04,049 --> 00:33:06,211 know that he risked his life to save you. 416 00:33:06,918 --> 00:33:09,353 Now, we can sit around and argue about who was here first 417 00:33:09,421 --> 00:33:11,301 while guys like us are out there getting killed, 418 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:13,391 or we can put an end to this war. 419 00:33:14,025 --> 00:33:15,391 So what are you thinkin', Herc? 420 00:33:19,231 --> 00:33:20,324 What's your name? 421 00:33:22,133 --> 00:33:23,226 Teresius. 422 00:33:23,568 --> 00:33:27,005 Teresius, can you get us in to see your king? 423 00:33:32,043 --> 00:33:33,568 If I go there with you, 424 00:33:34,112 --> 00:33:37,640 I could be hanged for treason, and you could be executed on the spot. 425 00:33:39,317 --> 00:33:41,013 We all have a risk to take. 426 00:33:43,955 --> 00:33:45,287 Are we in? 427 00:33:54,132 --> 00:33:57,068 Hercules, would you give us a moment alone, please? 428 00:34:15,887 --> 00:34:17,651 I don't know what to say. 429 00:34:19,357 --> 00:34:22,156 Do you know why I love you so much? 430 00:34:24,529 --> 00:34:29,331 Because we've already said everything we'd ever want to say to each other. 431 00:34:34,739 --> 00:34:36,867 How many people are that blessed? 432 00:34:43,949 --> 00:34:46,180 I feel so useless. 433 00:34:47,519 --> 00:34:49,351 She's the one doing all the comforting. 434 00:34:49,421 --> 00:34:51,447 I'm not surprised. 435 00:34:52,123 --> 00:34:55,685 You may have the blood of a god, but your real strength comes from her. 436 00:35:02,667 --> 00:35:04,397 I can't just stand by and do nothing. 437 00:35:06,538 --> 00:35:07,538 Hercules, 438 00:35:08,807 --> 00:35:10,469 you know you're the best friend I... 439 00:35:11,443 --> 00:35:14,641 And I've seen you do some things which I thought were impossible. 440 00:35:15,447 --> 00:35:18,576 But maybe there are some battles you just can't win. 441 00:35:29,427 --> 00:35:31,157 Ready your weapons! 442 00:35:35,967 --> 00:35:37,629 Hold your fire! 443 00:35:38,336 --> 00:35:40,737 Get down on your knees, or they'll kill us all. 444 00:35:42,474 --> 00:35:43,965 We surrender. 445 00:35:44,509 --> 00:35:46,774 He's one of ours! Open the gates! 446 00:35:52,817 --> 00:35:54,342 Bring them in! 447 00:35:57,922 --> 00:36:00,756 - Close the gates! - Let's kill them now! 448 00:36:00,825 --> 00:36:02,418 Death to the Kaylans! 449 00:36:17,642 --> 00:36:20,339 Are you the one that captured the King of Corinth? 450 00:36:20,412 --> 00:36:21,710 No, Your Highness. 451 00:36:22,313 --> 00:36:23,542 They saved my life. 452 00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:25,881 They're here of their own free will. 453 00:36:32,357 --> 00:36:35,725 You're either very brave, or you're very foolish. 454 00:36:36,461 --> 00:36:39,124 Foolish for believing this war is just, Your Highness. 455 00:36:39,998 --> 00:36:43,799 If we continue, there won't be anyone left on either side to celebrate victory. 456 00:36:44,402 --> 00:36:47,099 A noble thought, young man, but it's remarkably naive. 457 00:36:47,172 --> 00:36:49,107 We've sacrificed too much to stop now. 458 00:36:49,607 --> 00:36:52,076 Well, I think we've sacrificed too much to go on. 459 00:36:52,243 --> 00:36:53,609 King Eteocles was our ally, 460 00:36:53,678 --> 00:36:56,671 now that he's dead, I have the authority to recall his troops. 461 00:36:57,582 --> 00:36:59,312 If you'll listen to what we have to say. 462 00:37:01,586 --> 00:37:03,282 That sounded like a threat. 463 00:37:04,089 --> 00:37:06,115 I could have you killed where you stand. 464 00:37:06,191 --> 00:37:08,558 Ours is a mission of peace, Your Highness. 465 00:37:09,094 --> 00:37:10,824 Our lives are in your hands. 466 00:37:19,604 --> 00:37:20,604 Up. 467 00:37:24,776 --> 00:37:26,005 Go on. 468 00:37:26,344 --> 00:37:28,142 Share your land with the Kaylans. 469 00:37:28,747 --> 00:37:30,347 Your kingdoms can live together in peace, 470 00:37:30,415 --> 00:37:32,495 and we'll know that our brothers did not die in vain. 471 00:37:32,550 --> 00:37:34,018 And why should I trust you? 472 00:37:34,319 --> 00:37:36,379 Corinth has nothing to gain in this war. 473 00:37:37,155 --> 00:37:39,249 But in peace, we gain a new ally. 474 00:37:40,458 --> 00:37:42,103 And I'm to believe that all our differences 475 00:37:42,127 --> 00:37:44,187 will just disappear, with the wave of hand? 476 00:37:44,629 --> 00:37:46,029 No, it will take time. 477 00:37:46,898 --> 00:37:48,890 But if any part of you does want peace, 478 00:37:49,667 --> 00:37:51,465 then we can't be that different. 479 00:38:03,615 --> 00:38:05,550 May the gods help you if you're lying. 480 00:38:08,086 --> 00:38:09,987 Dispatch a message to all fronts. 481 00:38:10,989 --> 00:38:12,287 Cease fire. 482 00:38:43,288 --> 00:38:45,951 All of Corinth is talking about what you did, Hercules. 483 00:38:46,457 --> 00:38:48,187 I couldn't be more proud. 484 00:38:50,829 --> 00:38:52,821 This belonged to a friend of mine, 485 00:38:54,365 --> 00:38:55,993 a kid about my age. 486 00:38:57,802 --> 00:39:00,397 I had to watch him die, Mother, to realize you were right. 487 00:39:02,907 --> 00:39:04,637 There's no glory in war. 488 00:39:10,148 --> 00:39:12,208 For every boy that's not coming home, 489 00:39:12,784 --> 00:39:14,150 one hundred more will. 490 00:39:14,652 --> 00:39:16,086 And that's because of you. 491 00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:18,483 You did everything you could. 492 00:39:19,724 --> 00:39:21,693 Then why do I feel like I failed? 493 00:39:24,128 --> 00:39:26,154 You're safe now, son. 494 00:39:27,599 --> 00:39:28,999 You're home. 495 00:39:40,245 --> 00:39:42,680 I have known you since you were a boy, Iolaus, 496 00:39:42,747 --> 00:39:46,479 and it has been a joy watching you grow into the man you are. 497 00:39:50,288 --> 00:39:54,282 You've always made me feel like... like part of the family, Alcmene. 498 00:39:56,427 --> 00:39:57,554 Thank you. 499 00:40:01,566 --> 00:40:04,900 On the bureau, son, I... I have something for you. 500 00:40:06,471 --> 00:40:08,064 In the jewel box. 501 00:40:26,491 --> 00:40:27,925 You kept it. 502 00:40:39,137 --> 00:40:40,901 You do deserve it. 503 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:44,541 You always have. 504 00:40:50,515 --> 00:40:51,813 I love you, Mother. 505 00:40:54,686 --> 00:40:57,212 You have made my life complete, 506 00:40:57,355 --> 00:40:59,756 I couldn't have asked for a greater gift. 507 00:41:03,194 --> 00:41:06,528 I've no regrets, my love. 508 00:41:09,567 --> 00:41:11,229 No regrets. 509 00:42:54,205 --> 00:42:56,037 I'm sorry, son. 510 00:42:59,744 --> 00:43:02,236 Alcmene was a beautiful woman. 511 00:43:07,985 --> 00:43:09,078 Zeus.